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JUB 781L

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2013
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

73,396 mi
Last recorded73,396 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2015
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJUB 781L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Fail 29 Oct 2015 73,396 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings all nearside (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' wipers not parking (8.3.1e)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

all under vehicle corroded

offside under body panels rusty

oil leak from offside rear drive shaft

Fail 3 Nov 2012 73,188 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Nov 2012 73,188 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 69,790 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 69,790 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 69,487 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 69,482 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 69,058 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 69,058 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 68,171 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 68,140 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?

Based on 1,719,137 MOT tests across 112,454 vehicles.

71.7%
Pass Rate
4,798
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
112,454
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44,561
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 33,096
Stop lamp not working 28,079
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 27,964
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 23,197
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JUB 781L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 44,941 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Beetle fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 44,561 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JUB 781L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Beetle typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 54 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JUB 781L registered?

JUB 781L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 3 August 1972.

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